Send Emily a Message!Your pulse races. Your mind spirals. But strangely, this isn't happening during a crisis—it's happening during those rare moments when everything is finally calm. Sound familiar?As a neuromuscular massage therapist, I've noticed an alarming trend: people whose bodies physically reject relaxation. Clients report feeling most anxious when their to-do lists shrink, or experiencing heart palpitations when they finally slow down. Your nervous system has adapted to survive—and even thrive—in chaos, making peace feel like unfamiliar territory.This episode explores why your vagus nerve might be sending mixed signals, treating calm as a threat simply because stress has become your comfort zone. Ready to stop feeling anxious when things finally slow down? Subscribe now and join me every Tuesday as we explore how wellness truly starts with the vagus nerve—your body's master switch for finding balance in a chaotic world.Support the showWant to give a one-time donation as a thank you? Cash App me at $ItStartsAtVagus Thank you!! I really appreciate your support 💗Click the link to learn how to reset your vagus nerve to decrease stress & anxiety 👉🏻 https://mailchi.mp/itstartsatvagus/vagusresetJoin our Facebook group 🤩 It Starts at Vagus
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Accidentally Sabotaging Your Wellness Journey?
Send Emily a Message!Our urgency to heal can keep us trapped in sympathetic nervous system dominance, preventing the very healing we seek. The pressure of constantly adding more wellness practices often backfires when it creates another stressful to-do list that triggers fight-or-flight responses instead of facilitating rest and recovery.Support the showWant to give a one-time donation as a thank you? Cash App me at $ItStartsAtVagus Thank you!! I really appreciate your support 💗Click the link to learn how to reset your vagus nerve to decrease stress & anxiety 👉🏻 https://mailchi.mp/itstartsatvagus/vagusresetJoin our Facebook group 🤩 It Starts at Vagus
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Embracing a Slow Calm Life: Why Your Vagus Nerve Craves Simplicity
Send Emily a Message!Your vagus nerve is quietly begging you to slow down, and science proves it's one of the smartest moves you can make for your physical and mental wellbeing. This episode reveals why choosing simplicity isn't laziness—it's a biologically sound approach that your entire nervous system craves.Support the showWant to give a one-time donation as a thank you? Cash App me at $ItStartsAtVagus Thank you!! I really appreciate your support 💗Click the link to learn how to reset your vagus nerve to decrease stress & anxiety 👉🏻 https://mailchi.mp/itstartsatvagus/vagusresetJoin our Facebook group 🤩 It Starts at Vagus
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Handling Dismissive Comments About Anxiety
Send Emily a Message!We explore what happens when well-meaning people say the wrong things about anxiety and how those dismissive comments impact your nervous system. Learn practical strategies to protect your wellbeing when others minimize your experience, from vagus nerve activation to powerful self-advocacy techniques.Remember, wellness starts at Vegas. New episodes are released every Tuesday, so subscribe for notifications and to show your interest in this vagus nerve content.Support the showWant to give a one-time donation as a thank you? Cash App me at $ItStartsAtVagus Thank you!! I really appreciate your support 💗Click the link to learn how to reset your vagus nerve to decrease stress & anxiety 👉🏻 https://mailchi.mp/itstartsatvagus/vagusresetJoin our Facebook group 🤩 It Starts at Vagus
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Reclaiming Energy: The E.A.S.E. Method for Nervous System Healing
Send Emily a Message!Persistent fatigue despite doing everything "right" often stems from an overtaxed nervous system rather than physical exhaustion. The vagus nerve, focused solely on survival, diverts energy to keeping us alive when it perceives even subtle threats in our environment.Listen to methods that help put the vagus nerve back into "rest and restore" mode. Support the showWant to give a one-time donation as a thank you? Cash App me at $ItStartsAtVagus Thank you!! I really appreciate your support 💗Click the link to learn how to reset your vagus nerve to decrease stress & anxiety 👉🏻 https://mailchi.mp/itstartsatvagus/vagusresetJoin our Facebook group 🤩 It Starts at Vagus
About It Starts at Vagus: Holistic Tips to Manage Stress and Anxiety
Welcome to It Starts at Vagus – the ultimate podcast for women ready to reclaim their calm and reset their health, starting from the root cause: the vagus nerve. Here, we dive deep into holistic strategies, natural remedies, and actionable tips to support your body's natural healing process. Whether you’re managing stress, anxiety, or just looking to improve your overall well-being, our expert insights and practical advice are designed to help you feel empowered and connected.Subscribe for weekly content on the mind-body connection, lifestyle tips, and simple yet effective practices to bring more peace, relaxation, and balance into your life. It all starts here – with your vagus nerve.
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